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The digital ebook reader current market has battled on all over again between Kindle vs Nook. For that ebook lovers, they may be constantly intrigued to find out which ebook reader product is improved. The following are the vital comparsions: one.E-book Reader Cost: Kindle two is currently providing at US$189 though Nook is offering at US$199. Both versions feature built-in 3G connectivity. There's a different reduce price tag Nook with quick array Wifibut it's restricted on the web entry. Unless of course you are searching for a broader screen, Kindle DX with 9.7" show dimension needs to be the correct fit. Aside from these hardware price ranges (dated 21June2010) are involved,a latest market investigation completed by WalletPop uncovered that that Amazon's kindle price ranges are substantially decrease than Barnes & Noble and the Sony Reader Store. It is last heard that Amazon does not chargetax while Barnes & Noble may charge taxes in all their deployed storewide locations. 2. Physical Specification: Although equally Kindle 2 and Nook has a 6 inch ink screen, Kindle 2 has a larger tad of ( 8 x 5.3 inches) as compared to the Nook (seven.7 x 4.nine inches). In terms of thickness, Kindle 2 is thinner with a 0.36 inch depth as compared to the Nook's 0.5inch. Kindle two weighs 10.2oz which is also lighter than the Nook's 12.1oz. Nook has a color touchscreen but many may see this feature unnecessaryif compared to the advantage of having a longer battery usage. 3. Battery Life: Kindle's up to 2 weeks battery power without any recharge is surely a killer. Nook has a battery life amongst 7 to 10 days. There are some real user reviews saying that theactual battery life usage is only 10 days for kindle and 4-5 days for the Nook. This may be quite true especially the rechargable battery is used over and over yet again for the period of time. Being a portable ebook readeror wireless reading device, the longer battery life is important especially for those who are travelling frequently. 4. Content: Barnes & Noble claimed to have over one million e book titles and 500,000 free ebooks as compared to Amazon's over 450,000 ebooks, magazines and newspaper selections.But in terms of the content quality, many have reverted that Amazon is putting up what readers want to read. 5. Connectivity: All latest Kindle Wireless Reading Device models are now all global wireless due to 3G connectivity when the Nook has the 3G and Wifi variations. Kindle is using free 3G internet entry by Amazon while the Nook's Wifimay have more location limitations over slower wireless connections in those wireless hotspots but the Nook has free Wifi entry to all Barnes & Noble Stores. The Nook's 3G type will be matching Kindle. 6. Unique features: Kindle has the popular text to speech option which the Nook does not have. The Nook may have book lending and in-store browsing features advantages over the kindle. The Nook is powered by Android but the current reviews across the street are saying those Android applications are slower to run. Amazon Kindle 's Android version may be also out soon to compete.